The word 'meaningful' when used today is nearly always meaningless.

As a child I found railroad stations exciting, mysterious, and even beautiful, as indeed they often were.

Euphemism is a human device to conceal the horrors of reality.

Human beings are infinitely worth studying, especially the peculiarities that often go along with outstanding gifts.

My grandfather used to say, "Learn to like art, music and literature deeply and passionately. They will be your friends when things are bad". It is true: at this time of year, when days are short and dark, and one hardly dares to open the newspapers, I turn, not vainly either, to the great creators of the past for distraction, solace and help.

The richness and variety, and indeed the advance, of our culture depend upon the continuation of this conflict [between conservatives and radicals], which is deeply rooted in human nature.

A deliberate plan is not always necessary for the highest art; it emerges.